Month: June 2012

Although the recession pulled consumers away from doughnut stores, it did not lessen their sweet tooth entirely. Instead of purchasing doughnuts from specialty shops in the Doughnut Stores industry, consumers were more likely to buy lower-cost doughnuts from grocery stores during low income periods during the recession. As such, revenue growth slowed and declined in 2008 and 2009, respectively. …

All Things Baking will be September 9-11, 2012 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Attendees can expect a high-energy, innovative trade event geared to appeal to today’s forward-thinking bakers and food service professionals. On Sunday, September 9 at 10:30am, come see the very talented baker Chef Dominique Homo. Chef Homo, with the California Raisin Marketing Board, will present the “Legumes and Integral Wheat Flour Tiger Bread” demonstration. …

Responding to customer demand for more wholesome and delicious food options, Starbucks Coffee Company today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire San Francisco-based Bay Bread, LLC and its La Boulange® bakery brand, as well as to hire renowned French baker Pascal Rigo. This acquisition and Pascal’s visionary leadership will bring the artistry of the French bakery to the marketplace in a similar way that Starbucks brought the romance of the Italian espresso bar to many North American coffee consumers for the first time. …